GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 KCBD
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Job Location:
Lubbock, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
KCBD NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock Texas and the dominant #1 station in the market. Our station is committed to excellent journalism and innovation across all platforms producing and airing more than 50 hours of original local news and weather programming each week on television. Our 24/7 digital platforms also dominate in audience engagement and content. We invest in the latest news-gathering equipment and superior weather technology. We have a proven track record of hiring Future Focus Interns who then become full-time employees.
The Training Program:
General Requirements:
What Youll Do:
- Own the role: Step into the shoes of a producer MMJ meteorologist or media sales executive and handle real-world assignments (yes the kind that may go on air and online).
- Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen think social media streaming apps and web storiesbecause were digital-first always.
- Collaborate with pros: Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans who are the best in the business gaining insights you wont find in any textbook.
- Commit to the craft: Dedicate 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to mastering your specialty and building a professional-grade portfolio.
- Make an impact: Tell stories that matter to the community or help local businesses grow through innovative media strategies.
- Build your future: Position yourself at the front of the line for full-time career opportunities within Gray Medias network of 113 stations.
What You Bring:
- Current enrollment: Youre a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism Communications Sales Marketing or a related field.
- A doer mindset: You arent afraid to get your hands dirty and take initiative; youre here to work not just watch.
- Digital savvy: You understand that media happens everywhere from the big screen to the palm of someones hand.
- Strong work ethic: You bring urgency organization and a can-do attitude to every shift.
- Communication skills: You can tell a story pitch an idea or explain a forecast with clarity and confidence.
- Reliability: Youre ready to commit to the full 10-week program and the 25-hour weekly schedule.
- Passion for local: You care about the community and want to see how local media makes a real difference.
Why Youll Love It Here:
- Real-world experience: Youll graduate with more than just a line on your resume; youll have the actual experience of having done the job.
- Unprecedented access: With 113 stations across the U.S. youre part of a massive innovative network thats leading the future of media.
- Career fast-track: We love hiring our own. This program is designed to be the ultimate audition for your first full-time role with Gray.
- Paid training: Earn while you learnthis is a paid internship.
- A culture of innovation: Were evolving on purpose and youll be right there on the front lines of that evolution.
Qualifications/Requirements:
âªï Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
âªï Strong work ethic and organizational skills
âªï Must be a strong Writer
âªï Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications News or related fields with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry
If you are interested in interning in these areas the station may have openings in these departments for you:
- Sports
- Weather
- News Production
- News MMJ
Ready to stop practicing and start performing Lets build the future of media together
The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
âªï Interested in the program Go to typeIntern KCBD-TV(in search bar)
KCBD-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
